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Printers & Scanners

Unfortunately, most printers are, well, less than great. To keep you from having an Office Space–style breakdown, we’ve spent hundreds of hours researching and testing the best printers in every category, from cheap, black-and-white lasers to comprehensive all-in-ones. We also have options for scanning and printing your photos and documents.

Nations Photo Lab is our top choice for ordering photo prints online. With its fast turnaround times, competitive prices, and sharp, detailed prints, we think it’s the best choice for most folks looking to give prints as gifts or display them around the house.

After more than 40 hours of research and testing the four units that made our final cut, we found that the Canon LiDE 220 is the best flatbed scanner for everyday users. The LiDE 220 is the fastest and most intuitive scanner we tested. It produces scans with more visual accuracy than its competition and more accurately recognizes text across all documents. Plus, it’s small enough that it won’t clutter up your workspace.

After 76 hours of research and side-by-side testing, we found the Epson SureColor P600 is the best inkjet printer for most people. It consistently produces outstanding photographs with greater image detail and more accurate color than the competition can, while its prints last longer than anything you’d get from a typical online photo service. Plus, you can print on a wide variety of media, and its LCD touchscreen control panel makes setup and maintenance easy.

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